Who we are

At Pilco, we love asking questions.
We believe playful exploration is key to fostering genuine curiosity.
We see language as the vessel for thinking, and that all children are natural thinkers.
We find inspiration in the world around us, in the changing seasons and the natural world.
We celebrate creativity and are committed to fostering the creative voices of children.
We seek to cultivate cultural literacy, encouraging an understanding of the perspectives of others.

The Pilco team brings together diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for designing and facilitating experiences that spark curiosity and wonder. We are deeply committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and positive environment for our learners.

Meet Our Team

Angela

Founder & Director
With over 15 years of experience as an educator internationally spanning from Toronto, Hong Kong to Jeju, Ms. Angela still finds it exciting to discover and learn something new every day. Her career includes developing ed-tech user testing in New York, teaching K-5 at an international school in Jeju, and supporting displaced families from conflict zones in Greece. Her passion for creating meaningful learning experiences inspired her to start Pilco Studio in 2019, a place where learning is synonymous with joy, wonder, and creativity.
Ms. Angela holds a B.A. from University of Toronto and a M.A. from New York University.
Min

Writer
Teacher Min is a writer and literary translator from Seoul. His multicultural upbringing, having spent his formative years in Malaysia, Singapore, and Egypt, led him to pursue higher education at New York University and the University of Oxford, with a focus on sociology and education policy. As the Pilco writing mentor, Teacher Min's gentle spirit encourages children to discover and trust their own creative voices. Teacher Min also enjoys playing chess with Pilco children and deeply believes in treating animals with kindness and dignity.
Sylvia

Writer and Storyteller
Ms. Sylvia studied cultural anthropology at Boston University and has led creative writing workshops in various settings. She worked as a writing tutor at 826NYC, helping young students with their stories and poetry. As a writer-in-residence at Buinho Creative Hub in Portugal, she developed new work and collaborated with other artists.goes here
Mr. Leslie

Nature Educator
Mr. Leslie is a birder and naturalist from Vancouver, Canada. He graduated with a BSc in Biology and had a wide range of experiences working with wildlife and science education in Vancouver. He has been living on Jeju Island for over three years, and dedicates much of his time observing and documenting the wildlife in Jeju. He has a passion for sharing his knowledge of nature with others.
Ms. Sarah

Writer & Poet
Ms. Sarah is a British-Korean poet from Newcastle upon Tyne who has lived in Scotland, Malaysia, and South Korea. Her poetry has been published in literary magazines, broadcast on BBC platforms, and recognized by organizations including Arts Council England and The Forward Prize. Ms. Sarah is passionate about creative writing and has taught writing workshops for young people in both South Korea and the UK.
Dasha

Program Manager
With experience in the U.S. and Australia’s arts industries, Ms.Dasha effectively manages learning programs at Pilco and leads the team through strategic thinking and collaboration. A strong communicator in English and Korean, Ms.Dasha also leads and manages partnerships with government and overseas organizations.
Hilda

Designer & Illustrator
Holding a Master’s in Illustration from Kingston University, UK, Ms. Hilda has worked in London, Berlin, and Seoul, drawing inspiration from diverse cultural influences. Her work spans digital media, acrylic, embroidery, and collage, and she has collaborated with various brands and musicians in Korea. As the lead illustrator for Pilcozine, Ms. Hilda has a talent for bringing stories to life through her whimsical artworks.